Olympiakos win title after Panathinaikos appeal fails

Olympiakos Piraeus were crowned Greek champions on Wednesday after Panathinaikos failed in an appeal to the soccer federation to overturn a punishment for the abandoned Athens derby a fortnight ago due to crowd violence.    

Panathinaikos have been docked three points and Olympiakos awarded a 3-0 win following the events at the March 18 match, meaning 10 points now separate the two clubs with three matches remaining, the Hellenic soccer federation said in a statement.          

2012-04-04

Muhabir: Reuters